Nov
4
2009
Spanish Adjective: Rubio
Author: Johns SmithSpanish Adjective: Rubio
Pronunciation: Roo-beeoh
Translation: Blond
Function: Adjective
‘Rubio’ [blond] is used referring to people’s light hair color, skin color or both. If hair color is very light, then ‘platino’ [platinum] is used more often.
Instead, ‘güero’ is much more used in Mexico and Venezuela. In formal writing or talking, ‘rubio’ is the right word. ‘Güero’ might be used when referring to a whitish objects color too.
Example:
¿Quiere que le ayude, güera?
Translation:
Can I help you, blonde?